14.1% alc., $21. CL (Cravin and Lattin) Wines
are crafted by David Lattin, former winemaker at Acacia. Three single-vineyard Pinot
Noirs are produced: Armagh, Doucette, and Griffin’s Lair. The Sonoma Coast bottling,
tasted here, is a blend from the single-vineyard selections. The Sonoma Coast Pinot
Noir is a very popular by-the-glass pour at many top Northern California restaurants.
·This is a perfectly fine Pinot Noir. It leads off with aromas of fresh crushed cherries and
carries the cherries theme to the finish. There is a touch of heat on the nose but it is not
intrusive. The texture is soft and the finish clean. Like sharing a cherry float with a cheerleader
in a fuzzy red sweater.Reviewed January 15, 2007